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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.08, 806.52 and 230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.08, 806.52 and 230.20 is: 345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.08 : 806.52 = 230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.08/806.52 = 230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.08x = 806.52 × 230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.08x = 185,660.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,660.90/538.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.04

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